combating desertification and drought
Chile has medicine against desertification, but does not take it
The retention of rainwater which otherwise is lost at sea could be an excellent medicine against the advance of the desert from northern to central Chile, but there is no political will to take the necessary actions, according to experts and representatives of affected communities.
Toasting to a more sustainable planet with Argentine wine
The region of Cuyo in west-central Argentina is famous for its vineyards. But it is one of the areas in the country hit hardest by the effects of climate change, such as desertification and the melting of mountain top snow.
Some of the world's biggest lakes are drying up. Here's why
Boats are stranded; the fish and waterfowl are gone. Fishermen who depended on the lake are moving elsewhere. It's a diaspora born of drought.
Village savings: Helping small farmers weather climate shocks
One African proverb states: "If the rhythm is changing, so must the dance steps," implying the need to develop new strategies to deal with emerging complex challenges such as climate change.
Women on the front lines of halting deforestation
In Zimbabwe, the bulk of rural communities and urban poor still get their energy supplies from the forests, leading to deforestation and land degradation.
Can drought be prevented? Slovakia aims to try
A landmark programme to combat drought set to be implemented in the small Central European country of Slovakia could be an inspiration for other states as extreme weather events become more frequent, the environmental action group behind the plan has said.